Collins spoke briefly at the Salt Lake City event, where she “exuded optimism, but noted she will need help,” according to Politico.

Collins said she agreed with colleagues who dissented at last week’s monetary policy gathering over wording in the Fed’s post-meeting statement that suggested the central bank would eventually resume rate reductions.

Trump previously said the project would only use private dollars. Sen. Angus King called the spending 'ridiculous and unnecessary.'

Plenty more political ads are coming with $138 million in advertising time already booked, more than Collins’ record-smashing 2020 race.

Maine's 2026 Senate race pits Republican Sen. Susan Collins against Democratic nominee Graham Platner, whose Nazi-era tattoo and bigoted posts are drawing increased scrutiny.